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2. Amethyst - Wikipedia

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   Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz.The name comes from the Koine Greek αμέθυστος amethystos from α-a-, "not" and μεθύσκω (Ancient Greek) methysko / μεθώ metho (Modern Greek), "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. [1]

3. Gemstone Meanings: Power and Significance of the 25 Most ...

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   Amethyst “Amethyst is a gemstone long associated with royalty and spiritualism and is said to bring tranquility and healing,” Salzer says. “In the same color spectrum wavelength as the third ...

4. Amethyste - Wikipedia

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   An amethyst stone from South Africa. Amethyste or Amethystos (Ancient Greek: Ἀμέθυστη, romanized: Améthustē, lit. 'non-drunk') is supposedly a nymph in Greek mythology who was turned into a precious stone by the goddess Diana/Artemis in order to avoid a worse fate at the hands of the god Dionysus, thus explaining the origin of the semi-precious stone amethyst.

5. Gemstones in the Bible - Wikipedia

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   The amethyst is a brilliant transparent stone of a purple colour and varies in shade from violet purple to rose. There are two kinds of amethysts: the oriental amethyst, a species of sapphire that is very hard (cf. Heb.,hlm), and when colourless is almost indistinguishable from the diamond. The occidental amethyst is of the silex family and is ...

6. February's Birthstone Has a Royal History Everyone Should ...

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   Amethyst's alleged benefits carried the semiprecious stone into the Middle Ages, a time often associated with magic, and the gem became associated with attributes such as courage and bravery.

7. Queen Camilla's Amethyst Necklace Sent a Hidden Message ... - AOL

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   According to jewelry expert Maxwell Stone of Steven Stone Jewelers, "Amethyst is known for its associations with wellness and health, making it a particularly fitting choice for Queen Camilla, who ...